HIST 615: Problems in American History

HIST 615-003: Histories of American Popular Music
(Fall 2011)

07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W

Section Information for Fall 2011

This course offers a historical survey of popular music in twentieth century America. Throughout the semester, we explore many different genres of popular music including: the blues, folk, country music, jazz, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll. We study how these genres evolved and influenced each other over time. Another important dimension of the course will be learning how the history of race relations, gender relations, and class in America play a key role in understanding why certain musical styles develop and become popular. As a graduate seminar, one of our main objectives will be to explore how historians approach the study of popular music. We will compare methodologies and research strategies as well as examining who decides what forms of popular music are "historic" or exemplify the "American experience." Since music is the focal point of the course, weekly assignments include readings, listening to music, and screenings of films about popular music.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 1-6

Readings and discussion of bibliographies, interpretations, and research trends in topics selected by instructor. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. May be repeated within the term.
Specialized Designation: Green Leaf Related Course, Topic Varies
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lec/Sem #1, Lec/Sem #2, Lec/Sem #3, Lec/Sem #4, Lec/Sem #5, Lec/Sem #6, Lec/Sem #7, Lec/Sem #8, Lec/Sem #9, Lecture, Sem/Lec #10, Sem/Lec #11, Sem/Lec #12, Sem/Lec #13, Sem/Lec #14, Sem/Lec #15, Sem/Lec #16, Sem/Lec #17, Sem/Lec #18
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

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